New York Supreme Court, Erie County Sealing & Redaction Procedures

1 rule from official source documents

Procedures for filing sealed or redacted documents, including required motions and formats.

Civil cases

Except for mandatory redaction under 22 NYCRR 202.5(e), sealing or redaction requires a motion and a court order finding good cause.

Sealing or redaction (other than the mandatory redaction required by 22 NYCRR 202.5(e)) requires a motion and Court Order that makes a finding of good cause.

Common questions about New York Supreme Court, Erie County sealing & redaction procedures

How does New York Supreme Court, Erie County handle sealed or redacted filings?

A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Deborah A. Chimes. Except for mandatory redaction under 22 NYCRR 202.5(e), sealing or redaction requires a motion and a court order finding good cause.

View rule Official source Source: page 2, section MOTIONS

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